About the Role
The Assistant Manager, SWIFT & Cross-Border Payments Regulatory Initiatives is responsible for supporting the delivery of strategic SWIFT and cross-border payment initiatives across the company, including international entities.
Ready to apply for roles like this?
Unlock the company name and direct application link. Subscribers get instant access to fresh jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, many with visa support.
Unlock employer & apply directly
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Senior Manager to interpret regulatory requirements, prepare business requirements, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and ensure the successful implementation of regulatory and strategic payment programs.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for SWIFT standards, SWIFT applications, Payment Hub functionalities, and cross-border payment processes, providing operational, governance, and implementation support across business, technology, compliance, risk, and operations functions.
- Develop and socialize Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), coordinate stakeholder reviews and approvals, support functional specification development, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and internal governance requirements.
- Own the day-to-day operational support of the Payment Hub, driving continuous enhancements to improve operational efficiency, user experience, system functionality, and process effectiveness.
- Coordinate with local and international stakeholders to standardize payment capabilities across Group entities, promote reusability of solutions, and optimize technology investments by eliminating duplicate developments.
- Support the governance of SWIFT-related services and commercial arrangements, including management and reconciliation of SWIFT invoices, budget monitoring, and adherence to the company's financial governance and approval frameworks.
- Contribute to regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and the company's strategic objective of enhancing its cross-border payment capabilities while maintaining robust governance and control standards.
- Successfully plan, govern, and implement SWIFT strategic initiatives and cross-border payment programs across the Group.
- Ensure effective governance and execution of SWIFT, Payment Hub, and cross-border payment initiatives with minimal operational disruption.
- Identify and implement initiatives that enhance payment capabilities, operational efficiency, and client experience.
Key Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of SWIFT standards, messaging formats, and SWIFT-related applications.
- Good understanding of cross-border payment infrastructures and market infrastructures.
- Knowledge of ISO 20022 migration, payment processing workflows, and Payment Hub architecture.
- Ability to prepare Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), perform impact assessments, and support project delivery.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of banking compliance, operational risk, and governance requirements.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
- Swift ISO 20022 Expert from a recognized institution “SWIFT.”
- Experience in leading product and process enhancements to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
- Assistance provided to businesses in resolving urgent or critical issues related to cheque clearing and payment processes.
- Full lifecycle support provided to clients, from initial business interaction to project implementation and beyond.
- Conduct requirement analysis and review, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure alignment.
- Experience in MIS Reporting, Regulatory Submission, Operational Risk, and other similar job roles.
- Additional experience in Internal Controls.
